Obituaries

Thomas Cummings

Thomas Cummings

Oct 10, 2013

OXFORD - Thomas F. Cummings, 69, died suddenly on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy L. Cummings; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann Cummings of Oxford, who died in 2004. He was born in Worcester, the son of...

Lawrence Guskey

Lawrence Guskey

Oct 8, 2013

OXFORD - Lawrence T. Guskey, 89, of Main Street, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth P. (Olney) Guskey of Oxford; two sons, David L. Guskey and his wife Deborah of Dudley and Stephen L. Guskey and his wife Marianne of...

Susan Selby

Susan Selby

Oct 7, 2013

OXFORD - Susan J. (Droll) Selby, 66, of Old Southbridge Road, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, October 7, 2013, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard in Webster. She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Douglas; her daughters, Kara-Denise Selby of Oxford and Chamoni DeLong of Decorah, IA; her sons, Jeffrey Selby of Medway and Matthew Selby...

Donna Hewitt

Donna Hewitt

Oct 7, 2013

OXFORD/NEW SWEDEN, ME - Following a long courageous battle with cancer, Donna M. Hewitt, Wife, Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and dear friend to many, passed away at her home on October 7, 2013 with her husband and children at her side. Donna was born in Worcester, Mass, October 16, 1964 to Ronald and Mary (McCarthy) Tetreault. She was married...

Albert Giles

Albert Giles

Oct 4, 2013

SPENCER - Albert "Bert" B. Giles, 70, of Charlton Road, died suddenly with his family by his side on Friday, October 4, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nance M. (Auger) Giles of Spencer; three children, Michelle L. Payson of Douglas, Sean D. Giles and his wife...

Patricia Mahota

Patricia Mahota

Oct 2, 2013

OXFORD - Patricia M. (McCarthy) Mahota, 56, of Wheelock Street, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 11 years, Herbert C. Mahota, Jr. who died in 2003. She is survived by her parents, Don and Ann M. (Desy) DeFeudis of Webster; two sisters, Cheryl A. Hetherman and her...

Lorna Dion

Lorna Dion

Sep 20, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Lorna M. (Poole) Dion, 73, died Friday, September 20, 2013, in her home after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George E. Dion of North Oxford; her mother, Lorraine M. Markowski of Auburn; two children, Russ J. Dion of North Grosvenordale and Alana D. Osher of Lexington; her daughter-in-law,...

Bernard Hamilton

Bernard Hamilton

Sep 19, 2013

OXFORD / TANNERSVILLE, NY - Bernard Benjamin Hamilton, "Ben", 50, died suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2013, of injuries sustained after a car-pedestrian accident on Main Street in Tannersville. Ben was born in Webster to John B. and Margaret (Wells) Hamilton. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1980 and entered the U.S. Army, serving with the 81st Airborne...

Philip Hopkins

Philip Hopkins

Sep 12, 2013

OXFORD - Philip L. Hopkins, 87, of Wheelock Street, died Thursday, September 12, 2013. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Matilda V. (Vormwald) Hopkins, who died in 2008. He is survived by nine children, James P. Hopkins of Oxford, William W. Hopkins and his wife Linda Daniels of Providence, RI, Michael P. Hopkins and his wife...

Donald Stone, Sr.

Donald Stone, Sr.

Sep 10, 2013

OXFORD - Donald J. Stone, Sr., 43, of Church Street, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in his home. He is survived by his wife, Deborah J. (White) Stone of Oxford; two sons, Donald J. Stone, Jr., and David W. Stone, both of Webster; two stepchildren, Nicole M. Higgins and Matthew R. Higgins, both of Oxford; three sisters, Donna J....

Gordon Cranska

Gordon Cranska

Sep 5, 2013

WEBSTER/INVERNESS, FL - Gordon D. Cranska, 72, formerly of Webster, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence in Worcester with his daughter by his side. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle A. Cranska of Webster; two brothers, Harold J. Cranska Jr. of Maryland and Stephen F. Cranska of Montana; and three nephews. He was...

Lena Power

Lena Power

Aug 30, 2013

OXFORD - Lena H. (Roman) Power, 93, of Woodland Drive, died Friday, August 30, 2013, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund F. Power of Oxford who died in 2001. She is survived by four children, Edmund F. Power II and his wife Katherine of North Port, FL, Dennis A. Power and...

Joyce Sampson

Joyce Sampson

Aug 30, 2013

MANCHAUG - Joyce A. (Girardin) Sampson, 72, of Main Street, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Roger O. Sampson of Manchaug; two daughters, Robin A. Sampson of Manchaug and Joey T.R. Vigeant and her husband James of Ayer; her brother, Alfred...

Peter Durling

Peter Durling

Aug 25, 2013

AUBURN/SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Peter A. Durling, 35, formerly of Auburn, devoted father and husband, died unexpectedly on August 25th while visiting with his 5 year old son in Taiwan. Peter is survived by his wife Andrielly; his son Lukas; his mother Cheryl Seville of Hobe-Sound, FL; his father, Curt Durling, and step-mother Dawn Durling of Charlton; his grandmother...

Peter Martin

Peter Martin

Aug 24, 2013

OXFORD / AUBURN - Peter R. Martin, 66, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Park View Hospital in Leicester, after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia "Marcy" A. (Kurowski) Martin of Oxford; six children, Kelly Orrett of Riverside, CA, Jason Martin of Rancho Cordova,...

Gail Metcalf

Gail Metcalf

Aug 21, 2013

NORTH OXFORD - Gail P. (Robidoux) Metcalf, 71, of Southbridge Road, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, L. William Metcalf, Jr. of North Oxford; three children, Donna Bryant and her husband Christopher of King George, VA, Timothy Metcalf and his wife Erin of Virginia, and Susan Tully and...

Yvonne Lagace

Yvonne Lagace

Aug 19, 2013

Oxford - Yvonne M. (Lavigne) Lagace, 76, of Quobaug Avenue, died Monday, August 19, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, Maurice Lagace who died in 1986. She is survived by several nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by four brothers, Richard Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Roland Lavigne, and Paul Lavigne. She was...

George Polis

George Polis

Aug 14, 2013

Oxford- George T. Polis, 84, of Walnut Street, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine (Reilly) Polis. George attended Worcester Trade School in the 1940's where he studied welding and played football, basketball, baseball and hockey (goalie). He made All City Baseball...

Grace Flynn

Grace Flynn

Aug 13, 2013

NORTH OXFORD Grace M. (Cerullo) Flynn, 77, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John I. "Jack" Flynn of North Oxford; five children, John Flynn and his wife Angelica of Charlottesville, VA, Mark Flynn and his wife Kristine of Akron, NY, Stephen Flynn of...

Deborah Mingey

Deborah Mingey

Aug 12, 2013

OXFORD - Deborah M. (Frazier) Mingey, 61, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a short illness. She is survived by her longtime companion, Joseph P. Stepien of Oxford; three children, Emily M. Stepien of Oxford, William Mingey of Pensacola, FL, and Steven Mingey and his wife Spring of Deltona, FL; and...